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When computer scientists Martin Banks and his friends learn that the universe is a program they can hack, they streak between epochs, pretending to be medieval wizards and living out epic fantasy adventures. Their experiments catch fire when Todd, a disgraced former apprentice, escapes prison, lures them into a custom video game filled with wolves, wastelands, and supernatural obstacles, and traps them inside. Stripped of their magical powers, the would‑be wizards must navigate technical glitches, treacherous hazards, and each other’s motives to escape and return to Medieval England—or never see their favorite sci‑fi movies again.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Scott Meyer
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